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and read the communications inclosed.
There was a momentary cloud upon Spies
face as he threw one of the letters he had re-
ceived upon the table. He sat another
moment in deep thought and then requested
the death watch to send for the sheriff.
Mr. Matson responded with alacrity, and
after brief whispered conversation the ex-
editor handed over the two letters and the
sheriff placed them in an inner pocket of his
coat. Spies also expressed a desire for n
draught of Rhine wine and a messenger was
dispatched across the street with instruc-
tions to procure quart of the best quality.
Returning to his table, Spies again COM
menced to write, while Parsons, Enge and
Fischer sat with a gloomy expression look
ing out into the corridor Word was brought
in that Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Holmes and two
children of Mrs. Engel, Mary Engel and
Edna Mueller had come to the Illinois street
guard and were refused admittance. They
| then went to the Clark street Gordon of
police, but not having passes, We're not per
mitted to pass Word also came that they
INDUCED in some vehement yet fearful talk
about the execution oil innocent men.
At 9:15 two new suits of clothes were
brought in for Spies and Engel and taken to
their cells. They were full suits of plain
black clothes. As they were taken in Schwab
appeared on the gallery overhead and peered
down into their cells.
| At 500 Sheriff Matson arranged the fol
lowing guards around the scaffold with
Deputy Cahill in charge; Frake, Halie,
Bears Gross, Moran, Hamilton, Foley,
Scantan, Mccartney, Brainerd, Healy, Car
olan, Freise, Lynch, Dooley, Walbridge
Wall, Kerns and Price At $50 DR.. Gray
arrived. He tarried at the jailers office a
moment and then went to Spies
cell. The sun was now in position where
it streamed in through the skylight, and
Parsons Fischer and Engel were bathed in
its rays. At 9:S5 DR.. Gray visited each eel
and administered medical stimuants to the
inmates Word was brought into tho ja
that Mrs. Parsons, with her two children and
Mrs. Holmes, presented themselves at the
Dearborn avenue entrance and demanded t.
see her husband. She was refused admit
lance, and declining to go away, the foui
were placed in patrol wagon and taken t
the Chicago avenue station. Spies drank tn,
stimulant handed him by the doctor almos
greedily, while the others accepted III,
glasses without demur and drained them t
the bottom, then (9.40 O'clock Fischer
Engel and Parsons commenced TO pac
up and down their cells, while Spies leaneC
against the wall away back in hi
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Everybody moved on tiptoe and spoke n
whispers, as though the slightest noise might
penetrate the thick walls and arouse the
sleepers Sheriff Matson arrived at 6 o'clock
There was look Of intense anxiety upon
his face, and it was plain to be seen
that he fully realized the terrible RESPONSE
bility which in few hours would fall
to his lot. He made his way through the
crowded room to the inner corridor, Joined
the death watch and paced up and down
with him for several minutes, Satisfied that
all was well he retired again and cloSeted
himself with Jailer Folz in the private office
of the latter. A moment later Fischer awoke
with start. He yawned rubbed his eyes,
looked up at the daylight that was now
creeping in through the skylights, sprang
lightly from his cot and commenced to dress.
There was sulen look upon his face and
he only grunted when the death watch
wished him CHEEKY good morning. Almost
at the same moment Engel and Spies awoke.
Engel at once arose from his bunk; Spies,
| however, stretched his arms and lay still a
moment, as if thinking. Parsons sat up
upon the edge of his cot and gazed at the
| opposite wall of his cell. Then he sighed in
n sad and weary way and slowly arose.
Fischer expressed desire to wash himself,
and, guarded by six turkeys, he was taken
| to the faucet at the farther end of the cage,
where for months the condemned men have
held daily levees with their friends and
relatives AS he emerged from the
cell he stood still for moment
and looked in "a strange, inquirng way at
the telegraph instrument, which at that mo-
ment was sending his every movement
throughout the country When he had
reached thu stationary washstand he turned
the faucet with sharp jerk, plunged his
hands into the water and besprinkled his
face and neck Then he rubbed himself
brskly with a towel, surveyed himself in
the glass, and indicated with u nod to his
| keepers that he was ready to return. As the
key turned upon him the door of Spies cell
was thrown open and he stepped out Spies
face was pale as death, but there was a look
of bravado upon his countenance, and as he
stood there, with his head planted firmly
upon his shoulders and his eyes looking
straight into those of the tall man before
him, it was evident that he was making O
strong and determined effort to bear himself
hrayely to the end He wished the guard,
good morning in an easy manner, and then
following Fis"her's example, walked over t.
the other end of the corridor and WASHED
himself After he finished his ablutions anC
had been again locked up, Fngel and Par
sons were brought out in turn anC
given an opportunity to cleanse themselves
They manifested a tirmness of demeanor
but said nothing in response to thu
questions of the keepers regarding how they
felt. Parsons, however, asted for hal
brush and one was furnished him from tn
matrons quarters. He "rushed his hair care
fully, and with the brief remark. That
all,r turned on his heel town I'd his cell Al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-18
SHERIFF MATSON SPEAKS.
Why He Did Not Give the Anarchist,
More Time to Speak.

why lie I'lu NOT GlNe Ine AhhINiibb
More Time to Speak.
CHICAGO, Nov 12.-ln answer to a ques
ton as to whether he feared any trouble al
the funeral of the dead Anarchists, Sheriff
Matson said
Il do not expect any trouble. The good
sense of the people will prevail. Standing
in the presence of those dead bodies all people
must realize that the law will prevail. The
funeral may be a tribute TO the memory Of
the dead, but il will be a reverential one OF
the parts of their friends and cannot under
any circumstances, be marked 10y any dis
order"
Speaking of the last words of the Anarch
lists and the abrupt termination of Parsons
speech, the sheriff said: 1T has been Gus
tomary to let men say last word on the gal
lows. There is no law on the subject and i
rests entirely with the indulgence of thu
sheriff. Some time ago the men asked M
to give them each twenty minutes TO
speeches, but this was more than | coulC
grant Just before the march to the gallow
began they intimated that they did not car
to say anything. l did not deem it eXpedien
for them TO make long speeches, and it is no
customary to allow delay after the caps ar
adjusted. delayed the execution until l.
o'clock in order TO get the final decision from
the governor l wanted to give them ever,
chance for their lives
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Outside the Jail all was quiet Several
hundred policemen and soldiers guarded the
Jail and its surroundings. No person was
permitted to enter or leave Spies refused to
permit a good man of God to offer up a
prayer to heaven in his behalf.
After breakfasting, Parsons Fischer and
Spies called for writing materials and went
busiiy to work with them. Spies was ap.
parently suffering from an internal fever,
10 which repeated draughts of water
turn ished little relief. He asked for
glass of Rhine wine, which was
given him, and he tossed it off at a swallow.
When the Jail physician made his rounds
Engel asked for some port wine, of which he
drank two large glasses seemingly from a
desire to steady his nerves. Spies this time
declined a stimulant, but took another copi-
Gus drink of water.
The Rev. Dr. Bolton came early to the
Jail and had an interview with Parsons. He
tried to talk to Spies but the latter would
pay no attention to him. Engel tried to en-
gage him in theological controversy.
About o'clock Mrs. Parsons applied for
admission, but was turned away from the
Jail door by the sheritf's orders.
Mrs Parsons was accompanied by Mrs.
Holmes When they were refused admis-
sion they made good deal of noise and were
promptly arrested and taken to the police
station.
Engels daughter also applied to the sheriff
this morning for permission to visit her
other and say goodby, but was refused.
6nc was not apparently agitated in the least,
and took the refusal in a very matter of fact
way.
The official copy of the governors decision
on the application for executive clemency
was brought to Chicago by his son, and
reached the sheriff shortly after9
At 10 o'clock, after all the condemned men
had been given drink of brandy, Fischer
relieved the mental tension of himself and
his associates 10y singing the Marseillaist
hymn. The others joined him, but Their
voices, though loud, sometimes quavered
perceptibly.
At five minutes before II fully $50 news
paper men, local politicians, and others
among them the twelve jurors who were t.
view the bodies after the execution, passet
through the dark passage under the gal
lows and began seating themselves.
At l1:l5 luncheon was served to the con
demned men and at ! 80 the reading of tn,
death warrants began, the sheriff taking
Spies first.
Meanwhile, in the space in front of tn
gallows where the spectators were gathered
the noise of moving chairs and tables AM
the hum of conversation went on for som
time, but gradually died away and was sue
ceeded by an almost painful stiffness TIL
bare whitewashed walls made a striking
Contrast with the dark brown gallows wit
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College students Make "A sensation.

GALEsBURG, His, Nov l2.-Some Knox
college students suspended five efigies from
wire stretched between two high trees
above the ground just in front of the col
lege Thursday night and, apparently to pre-
vent interruption, smeared the posts of the
college gate with tar and passe-- a board be-
tween them. Four of the Ell yes We're OF
men, the fifth woman. In addition tC
bearing the names of four members
of the senior class and one Of the semi
nary, the efligies were also named Par
sons, Spies, Engel, Lingg and the female
efiigy Nina Van Zandt. The affair ha:
caused Il sensation and is roundly condemned
The mass of students are organizing a Wig
ilance committee to ferret out the perpe
traitors and expulsions may result.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-18
THE DROP FALLS.
Spies, Parsons, Fischer and
Engel Swung into Eternity.
UNMOVED TO TEE LAST.
As the Drop Fell Engol Cries,
"Hurrah for AnarchyW
LAST SCENES FULLY DESCRIBED.
The solemnity of the Last Moments
Intensified by Parsons Speech.

A Long Dreary Night at the Jaii-Sleep
Draws Her Mantle over the Doomed
Mcn-They Rise Early and Eat Hearty
Breakfast-Spics Writes and smokes
Calmly-Receiving Their Last Mail.
Fischer Lifts Up His Voice and Sings
the "Marseplaise"-Iiow the Newspaper
Men Passed the Night-Thrilling scenes
at the Execution-The Drop Falls at
t1:5d-The Tragedy Witnessed by Less
Than 800 Persons.
CHICAGO, Nov. l1.-August Spies Adolph
Fischer, George Engel and Albert r. Par
sons the four Anarchists whose lives Gov
ernor Oglesby refused to save by commute
ton of their sentences or other interference
with the law, have been hanged.
The great drop of the scaiiold in the COOK
county Jail fell away at / "a a. m, and they
plunged 10 their deaths as one man.
There was not a single hitch in the arrange
ment; no commotion within or without the
Jail, and the four bomb throwers were pro-
nounced corpses within a few minutes after
the drop fell.
The death warrant was read first to Spies,
then Fischer then Engel, then Parsons.
The shrouds were then adjusted upon each
of the prisoners, and they We're led out upon
the scaifold. The caps also of black, We're at
once placed upon their heads, and the nooses
slipped over them.
1t was long and weary night A great
many dramatic and pathetic scenes were
crowded into it. From the time Gov Ogles-
by announced his final decision until the
black caps were adjusted and the con-
demned men swung into eternity those
in the jail were the witnesses of scenes
that they can never forget The first
startling report that reached the jail
was that State Attorney Grinnell had been
shot last night but this proved to be untrue.
The condemned men spent their last night
on earth strongly guarded. Some slept
others talked with the guards, and some
wrote letters. Spies slept as peacefully as q
baby upon its mothers bosom. Fischer laid
on his back and snored loudly. They al
slept late.
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Gers who were stationed ut the intersections
of the cross streets were fastened up-n them.
As the vehicle crossed the bridge the hoarSc
sound of the police gunGs We're heard close
behind and moment later two patrol
wagons, filed with police officers armed with
rifles, dashed by When the corner of Clark
and Illinois streets, half block from the jan,
had been reached the carriage was brought
to a sudden halt, and IA stentorlan voice
that of captain of detachment Of armed
police that stretched across the street-com-
manded the newspaper men to dls-
mount The command was quickly obeycd.
The permit issued by the sheriff was
called for and rigidly scrutnized while
another of the officers looked susriciously at
the box relay which the United Press tele-
graph operator carried under his arm, as
well as at the coil of wire that hung out of
his pocket The use and possession of these
materials were satisfactorily explained, the
passports were pronounced in proper form
and the bearers We're permitted to pass the
Gordon. Close behind them followed an
officer. When the steps that lead to the jail
! had been reached another Gordon of police
| had blocked the way. Credentials were
called for and examined a second time and
the strangers were ordered to pass IN. Two
raps We're given upon the outer door, and as
it revolved upon its hinges the butt end of a
musket fell on the floor with a suggestive
fattle. A quick trot across the spacious
corridor, down the steps, across the court
yard, up more steps, whispered confab
with the jaier, whose face was pressed be-
tween the heavy iron bars of the inner door,
clanking of keys, and the representatives
Of the United Press were within few feet
If the men who were so soon to die.
Inside the corridor were ranged the cells
where the condemned men were sleeping
heir last sleep. All was as still as death.
lie death watch in sliprered feet moved
slowly up and down, stopping ever and anon
to peer through the four barred doors and
zee that all was right. Ii was welcome
relief to the oppressive stiffness when the
telegraph instrument which was located in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-18

CHICAGO, Nov. 19-Mrs. Schwab, her
mother, Mrs. Schnaubelt, and her two chill
dren were admitted to the Jail, the latter be-
hind the screen, this morning, where the
husband and father took long farewell of
his family. Jailer Foz had first given leave
for them to assemble in the office, but
changed his mind, and husband and wife bid
their adieus through the wire screen. Mrs,
Fiellen and her little ones came later and
had an affecting interview with her sturdy
husband with the same restrictions.
The two convicts left this forenoon for
Joliet, where they will be met 10y portion
of the mercy delegation that laid over al
Springfield to the last.
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one for Spies from
New York; one
directed to BRO
theirs Lingg and
Spies and Parsons,
Kameraden," and
others to Citizen
Engel. One re-
ceived from Mat
toon, Ills, was ad-
dressed to con-
denned Anarchists
and was given to
Spies. With eager
hands the men tore
oppn the pnyplOpeS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-18

BROOKLYN, Nov. 12-The police reserves
in this city were today ordered to be held in
reserve at the station houses until Monday
evening. eve are not going to allow any
party of Anarchists to parade in Brooklyn, ,
said Police Superintendent Campbell. 1--WE
will have no funny business whatsoever
That must be understood once and for all
90 -" -
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the lawyers cage
within a dozen feet
of the cell in which
Parsons was con-
fined d, began its
" Click " click"
"clic k.n Outside
in the Jail office,
" here the jailers,
bailihis and turn
keys, who had been
sitting up through
the night. W ere
watching for the
break of the event
full day, the air was
h OF a nd foul.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-18

Parsons, who had
expressed "a desire
for raw oysters,
fried eggs and milk
toast. All of them
ate heartily; Par
sons especially
cleared everything
before him an d
asked for Il plate of
fried oysters. They
were quickly pro-
cured, and as quick
ly put c 1t of sight.
When the prison
ers had finished, a
touching letter of
farewell signed by
Fiel d en- n II d
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of the city. 1t was
a clear, cold morn
ing. The damp,
penetrating atmo-
sphere of midnight
had disappeared
and the stars
twinkled brightly.
Very few people
W e re u pom the
streets, and those
whose business had
called them out at
SO early an hour
moved quickly as
the keen eyes of
the solitary Off
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-11-18
ALL QUIET IN CHICAGO.
AN IMMENSE PROCESSION ESCORT
THE REMAINS TO THE VAULY.

Forty CARLOADS of People go to tho Gene
tery-Capt. BLACK the riincipai ORA
tor--Several Anarchists Make IR.
nammatory SpeeCber
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-28
Crazy Chinasnan Runs Amuck.

SALT LAKE. Utah, Nov. &c There was an ex-
citing time the Denver & Rio Grande west
90 90 und train today; ohlnaman named Lee
east of Grand Junction. Col. and refused to
come out. When the crew changed at Grand
coming conductor. John Corliske, of the China
mans presence Thirty miles west of Grand
junction brakeman Canning got box and
out with knife III his hand and made lunge
at the brakeman, narrowly missing ripping him
up Canning ran to the next car. Shung then
amuck. terforizing the thirty passengers in
the car and made pass with his knife at
woman, but missed. Then he struck at George
Heckbridge, laying open his stomach. By this
time all in the were wild with terror. Gan
ming came in with drawn revolver and shot
the Chinaman three times, killing him almost
instantly. The train arrived here this evening
with the Chlnaman, who is supposed to have
been maniac Heckbridge was taken to the
hospital, and viii die before morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-28
Clubs Freely. and Also Smash Many VIM
doWs in Return for Taunting Remarks.
President Grevy Formally Announces
that He Will Resign on Thursday.
Careful Police Supervision Results in Giving
London Comparatively Quiet Sunday
Emperor William on German Affairs.


Thirty Persons Injured and Removed to Hos
pitals-Brutality of the Police.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
LIMERICK. Nov. 27.-The attempt to hold
demonstration here to day. Ia honor of the Man
chester martyrs, was frustrated by the police
and resulted in q serious riot. MIR. John Mcin-
nerpy, of New York, who came here to preside
over the ceremony OF unveilinE the statues OF
the martyrs, proceeded to deliver oration in
the presence of an immense crowd of people,
when the police appeared on the scene and for
hade further exercises. The crowds hooied and
jaered the police, and the latter attempted TO
dispsrse the gathering and clear the streets,
using bayonets and batons freely.
This summary action infuriated the peo-
pie, who made a desperate resistance. and
many civilians and constables injured in
the melee and taken to the hospital The un-
warrantable brutality of the police incensed the
people in tie houses and hotels along the streets
who tainted tine constables from the windows
with cowardice. The police became reckless at
this. and threw stones and other missiles, many
OF them throwing their slaves at the windows
smashing hundreds Of panes and infiicting Sc
we're cuts upon some persons who were unable to
get out of the way. Meanwhile the resistance
OF the people in the streets, who resorted to the
OF stones and every conceivable form OF mis-
sile became SO formidable that the police were
compelled to send for the military to aid them.
The troops appeared, but they were not called
on for active service. as the municipal officials
Of the city had succeeded in quietng the people
and inducing them to retire to their homes
The town perfectly quiet at IL o'clock.
and no further trouble is expected. Thirty
wounded persons treated in the hospitals
and a larger number were taken or were able to
walk to their homes.
The police used their batons iudiscriminately,
clubbing men. women and small boys. They
even pursued the fleeing people into their
houses. The organist OF a Catholic Church was
dubbed on the head while leaving the building.
During the distur bance one shop was completely
wrecked and the windows of the County Club
were smashed
meeting announced to take place at Mac
room to-day, to celebrate the twentieth aun!-
versary of the execution of the Manch ester
m.rtyre, was proclaimed bv the goyernrn
but the people assembled at Kilmury. five miles
distant and carried out taeir Intentions A
collision with the police resulted, and many
persons were elubbed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-28
THE SAMOAN ISLANDS.
The Natives Delighted Over the Arrival of an
American Man War.

The Natives Delighted Over the Arrival of an
American Man-of-War.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2Z- A correspondent
writing from Apia. Samoa, under date of Nov
z, reports the arrival of the United Stases war
ship Adams at the island. on October 19. The
correspondents says: ut was Significant to
watch the delight expressed by the Samoans and
hear them say how glad they we're Friendly
relations were at once established between the
Samoans and American officers and native
dances were given in honor of the visitors. The
first meeting of the native legislature under
Tomases took place the 18th Of October. The
behavior of the natives did not indicate any de-
y parture from their position that they do not
submit TO Tomases, but to the Germans. The
proceedings at the Parliament were consistent
with the German policy. Germans read the law
il was to be. and there was an end of it No
one was allowed to discuss the tax which was
announced. A tax of one dollar per head
announced, with fine and Imprisonment il not
paid in full. Now to get money TO pay this tax,
the Samoans will nave to borrow or mortgage
their land. The Germans knew this, and they
are threatening the natives with punishment by
man-of war if they do not mortgage to German
tIaders. On the day before the assem bly, of the
legislature, chief named Tamasen was arrested
on charge of theft and put in prison. The real
cause of this action was that Tamasen had said
he was glad there was American nan-of "
coming. and this had been reported to the
magistrate Tamasen was released from prison
by the American consul-general, who severely
rebuEed the MAGISTRATE.